If there were any doubts that the Democratic Party is stumbling through an identity crisis, they should be cleared up by now. You’d think after suffering a string of embarrassing defeats in 2024, Democrats might rethink their strategy and rediscover what once connected them to working-class Americans. But instead of regrouping, they’ve decided the solution is… David Hogg.

Yes, that David Hogg—the Parkland activist-turned-political influencer—now occupies a high-ranking seat in the Democratic National Committee. And after fundraising off the party’s email machine for his own purposes, he’s now turning his sights on tearing down the very foundation of the party itself: its longtime incumbents. Congratulations, Democrats—when you prioritize celebrity over competence, you get a front-row seat to your own unraveling.

Hogg isn’t just making noise. He’s leading a $20 million effort through his PAC, Leaders We Deserve, to challenge entrenched Democratic lawmakers in safely blue districts. The goal? Replace them with younger, more radical activists who are “ready to fight”—whatever that means. On the surface, it looks like a progressive youth uprising. In reality, it’s a power grab wrapped in woke buzzwords.

From The Post Millennial:
We have a culture of seniority politics that has created a litmus test of who deserves to be here. We need people, regardless of their age, that are here to fight.

Well, David, some would argue experience, wisdom, and a proven track record should count for something. But why value competence when there are social media followers to impress?

The rise of the unqualified social media celebrity

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Hogg is where he is because he knows how to get attention, not how to govern. One senior Democrat, fuming to the New York Post, pulled no punches: “David Hogg is interested in one thing and one thing only: David Hogg.” Another piled on, calling him a grifter who’s been enriching himself with more than $175,000 in salary since his PAC launched.

Combine that with his refusal to sign the DNC’s neutrality pledge—something every other vice chair agreed to—and you have a man who’s not just breaking the rules. He’s rewriting them in crayon. And not in a good way.

Hogg’s supporters call him “an inspiration.” Inside party circles, many would rather call him what he truly is: a charlatan who’s hijacked the movement for personal gain.

Warring with his own team—for $20 million

Hogg’s PAC is focusing exclusively on unseating Democratic incumbents in deep-blue districts—places the party has long considered political strongholds. He claims that targeting battleground races would hurt the Democrats’ chances at retaking the House majority, but insiders know better. His plan could drain finances, create infighting, and fracture local coalitions in key states.

The first targets are already emerging. In Illinois, leftist influencer Kat Abughazaleh is preparing to challenge Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who’s served 14 terms. Out west, political operative Saikat Chakrabarti—best known for helping launch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—is reported to be eying ousting Nancy Pelosi. Yes, that Nancy Pelosi.

And yet, Hogg claims he’s not targeting based on age. Sure. Just a coincidence that his “young fighters” keep lining up to oust older, more experienced liberal lawmakers.

“It’s generational entitlement masquerading as revolution,” as one Democratic strategist put it.

Democrats are their own worst enemy

Here’s the part Democrats will want to forget: David Hogg didn’t seize power—he was handed it. He was elected DNC vice chair in February, celebrated by the same party that now rushes to contain the damage. He was empowered, uplifted, and granted legitimacy in the name of diversity and youth engagement.

And now, he’s using that influence to incite a civil war within the ranks.

This is the price of putting activism above accountability. Of confusing a Twitter following with qualifications. Of picking leadership not based on principles or policy but purely for optics.

Meanwhile, Americans who just want secure borders, lower prices, and serious leaders are watching this spectacle unfold like it’s a poorly scripted satire. What we’re seeing isn’t just division, but decay. And as the Left continues to devour its own, conservatives can offer clarity, consistency, and a path forward rooted in timeless values—hard work, duty, and trust earned over time.

So please, by all means, let David Hogg keep tightening his grip. The more chaos he creates, the more Americans will turn away from circus politics—and back toward the adults in the room.

Key Takeaways:

• David Hogg is spending $20 million to unseat Democrats in safe districts for personal gain.
• His campaign highlights the Left’s obsession with youth, rage, and radicalism over results.
• Democrats empowered Hogg, and now he’s turning their internal rift into a national liability.
• Conservatives win when Democrats devour their own in pursuit of performative politics.

Sources: The Post Millennial, New York Post